Want to watch TV on computer connected through HDMI cable

Hello Cdarizona,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you want to watch TV screen connected through HDMI cable on your computer screen. It gives error message "Your TV's current status does not support screen sharing" while connecting.

I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

1. Do you have necessary hardware attached for watching TV on your computer?
2. Do you have Windows Media Center installed on your computer?

With your Windows 8.1 computer you can project your computer screen on TV through wireless display adapter or HDMI cable, but I am not sure about reversing this order to watch TV on your computer screen through HDMI cable. I would suggest you to refer your computer documentation if that facilitates you the reverse screen projection, or contact the TV manufacturer for proper setup to avail this facility on your computer.

However, if you have Windows Media Center installed and have necessary hardware attached to the computer, you can watch, play, rewind live or recorded TV programs.

For more information you may refer the article below:

Watching TV in Windows Media Center

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/watch-tv-media-center#1TC=windows-7

(Holds good for Windows 8.1)

Also see:

TV & Movies

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows-8/record-live-tv

Watching TV in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/watching-tv-in-windows-media-center-frequently-asked-questions

Hope this information is helpful. Feel free to write us back for any further assistance with Windows, we'll be glad to assist you.